The Vermont Statutes Online
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Title 13 : Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Chapter 201 : PLEADINGS AND PROOF; TRIAL
Subchapter 001 : TRIAL GENERALLY
(Cite as: 13 V.S.A. § 6501)-
§ 6501. Rights of accused
On the trial of an information or indictment, the party accused may defend himself or herself, be heard by counsel, produce witnesses and proofs in his or her favor, and shall be confronted with the witnesses produced against him or her.